Whilst Australia continues to be a significant exporter of wheat and sheep meat, other sectors such as beef, and more recently vegetables, have grown in line with demand in Asia. following Brexit there is increased interest from the UK in re-establishing historic ties. The demand for quality clean fresh food will continue to grow along with global prosperity and the emergence of middle classes in more countries.

What is important is Australia not only exports the provisions but the technology of how to make them. Australian Agri-technology is a growing annuity for the investment has been made by Australian industry and, in particular, through grower levies paid to development bodies such as the CSIRO. These developments -such as crops that use less water- are a benefit not only to Australia but also bring in revenue from user countries.

One of the wonderful things about agriculture, and provisions generally, unlike the extractive industries, is that they do not consume their resource; rather, they increase it. This is a progressively attractive investment opportunity as over the last 20 years Australia has seen a significant growth in the value of agricultural land due to the augmented profitability of agriculture in Australia.

Australia’s position as a high-quality exporter with more than adequate self-sufficiency across the entire provisions’ spectrum makes it an attractive place to invest and to live. Many companies and people who work in the provisions area are choosing to make Australia their home as it offers them a wonderful lifestyle plus the opportunity to work within the fastest growing area of the world which is Southeast Asia.